Double blaze probe in Magherafelt
Police in Magherafelt have launched a probe after two suspicious fires were started in Magherafelt at the weekend.
By Connla Young
In the most serious incident, extensive damage was caused to the front of an office block at Queen’s Avenue.
It is understood the fire was started after a wheelie bin was pushed against the front of the building and set alight.
The vicious blaze destroyed a porch and smoke damage was caused to the interior of the building. Firefighters later managed to bring the fire under control.
In the second incident, a member of the public was forced to put out a fire at Meeting Street after two wheelie bins were set alight at the rear of a house. There were no injuries during either incident.
It is understood a group of youths were seen in the vicinity of both incidents shortly before the fires were started.
A spokeswoman for the PSNI said: “Police are working to establish a motive for the incidents and enquiries are ongoing.”
